The Latest Breaking News from Lisa McGee

Derry Girls nominated for three top accolades at National Comedy Awards

Writer and creator Lisa McGee said she was "thrilled" to be recognised

Belfast Live · Jan 25, 2023

Derry Girls star Leah O'Rourke says she feels 'liberated' ahead of Dancing With The Stars first elimination

Leah and John Nolan are bottom of the leader board after scoring just 10 points last week

Irish Mirror · Jan 21, 2023

New Derry Girls exhibition and location trail gets council approval

A taster promotional display for the Tower Museum exhibition is expected to open in March of this year

Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2023

Derry Girls stars get behind the wheel on new series of World's Most Dangerous Roads

World's Most Dangerous Roads returns to our screens for the first time in a decade

Belfast Live · Jan 17, 2023

Test your knowledge with our Derry Girls trivia quiz

Are you a Jenny Joyce who can get full marks?

Belfast Live · Jan 13, 2023

Meet the tour guide showing Derry Girls stars around the city

As well as fans wanting to hear the history of Derry, the cast themselves have come to the city to learn more.

Belfast Live · Jan 13, 2023

The top 50 TV shows of 2022: No 9 – Derry Girls

Tonally perfect, exquisitely funny and hugely moving, the final series of Lisa McGee’s comedy about growing up in 90s Northern Ireland was a masterpiece

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee becomes first woman to be awarded the Freedom of Derry

“This is just such a privilege and honour."

Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee awarded the Freedom of Derry

Attending with her family, the screenwriter said it was ‘surreal’ to receive the council’s highest accolade.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

‘Excuse me while I drop dead’: Derry Girls creator discovers Scorsese is a fan

Northern Irish screenwriter Lisa McGee shares a video of the US film-maker praising the hit comedy

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022